Medicaid Communication 25-01: Income and Resource Standards for Medicaid Only & Rates for Home and Community Based Services
The New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services issued Medicaid Communication No. 25-01 on December 24, 2024. The document includes updates to certain eligibility and post-eligibility calculations, and reflects a 2.5%…
Do You Need to Register Your Will in New Jersey?
When it comes to estate planning, creating a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. However, many people are unsure about whether they need to register their Will in New Jersey. Here’s what…
Tax Sale Law Violates Fifth Amendment Takings Clause Says NJ Supreme Court
On January 9, 2025, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a decision addressing whether the state’s old Tax Sale Law (before it was amended in 2024) violated the Fifth Amendment Takings Clause by allowing the forfeiture of surplus equity from tax foreclosures without…
N.J. Supreme Court Says Adult Protective Services Not Responsible for Attorney Fees for Appointed Guardianship Counsel: In the Matter of A.D.
On December 11, 2024, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued its opinion for In the Matter of A.D., (A-30/31-23) (088942) addressing whether court-appointed attorneys and temporary guardians are entitled to fee awards from Adult Protective Services (APS) when an…
Does My Money Go to the Government if I Die With No Will?
Death is not a topic many of us like to dwell on, but planning for the inevitable is essential to ensure that your hard-earned money and assets are distributed according to your wishes. One question that often arises is: what happens if you die without a Will?…
Understanding Medicaid Estate Recovery in New Jersey
Medicaid provides crucial health coverage for individuals and families with limited income and resources, as well as people who require long-term nursing care. However, many recipients and their families may not realize that Medicaid is often entitled to be paid back…
Homeopathy: A Science-Based Legal Perspective
Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine that uses extremely diluted over the counter substances to treat a wide variety of symptoms. It is based on an 18th century pseudoscientific claim that “like cures like,” that is that the substances causing symptoms…
Qualified Income Trusts (QITs) and Medicaid Eligibility in New Jersey
For many individuals in New Jersey, Medicaid serves as a lifeline for accessing essential healthcare services, especially under the Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) program. MLTSS provides coverage for home-based care, assisted living, and nursing home…
Understanding Guardianship in New Jersey: Why It May Be Necessary and How to Obtain It
Guardianship is a critical legal tool that allows a person, known as the guardian, to make decisions on behalf of another individual who is unable to do so independently. In New Jersey, guardianship is often sought to protect seniors suffering from dementia, adults…